Texans sign Matt McGloin to back up Tom Savage

The Texans faced a short period to get a back up ready after losing starting quarterback Deshaun Watson. After elevating Tom Savage back to starter, the Texans have signed Matt McGloin to be the primary backup.

McGloin played for Bill O’Brien at Penn State in 2012. He does have experience as a starter including a three-touchdown game versus the Texans while a member of the Oakland Raiders.

Expect more quarterbacks to be brought in for a tryout in the coming days.

To back up new #Texans starter Tom Savage, the team is signing Matt McGloin, source said. He played for Bill O’Brien at Penn St.

McGloin has seven career NFL starts in four seasons. He completed 58.1 percent of his passes, with 11 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. The 27-year-old spent the summer with the Philadelphia Eagles but has been out of work since the final roster cuts.

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